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David Grindel serves as a Lecturer in Operations and Business Management at the University of Chichester's Business School since June 2022, teaching project management, operations management, coaching, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement. His 30-year Royal Navy career (1987-2017) included leadership in portfolio/programme/project management (P3M) and Continuous Improvement as Head of Navy Command HQ, followed by change management roles at Solent University until 2020.
His educational background includes:
- Mathematics teaching qualification (1987)
- MSc in Educational Research
- EdD candidate at Winchester University (researching adult learners' needs in higher education)
Grindel's research integrates Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt expertise with adult education challenges, focusing on operational transformation in educational and military contexts. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical change management applications for non-traditional students.
Professional recognitions include:
- Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute
- Fellow of the Institute for Leadership and Management
While mentoring students in business management courses, specific advisees aren't documented. His certifications (MoP, MSP, P3O, PMQ) inform curriculum development, though research grant details remain undisclosed. Post-military retirement (February 2024), he volunteers for Dartmoor's Ten Tors Event while maintaining woodworking and classical music pursuits.
